Indian shows in 2026 have already delivered a strong mix of thrillers, comedies, family dramas, crime stories, and emotional small-town tales. From cybercrime and murder mysteries to middle-class warmth, courtroom humour, rural healthcare, and high-stakes ambition, these shows kept viewers hooked across OTT platforms. Here are 15 best Indian shows of 2026 so far that everyone loved binge-watching.
15 Best Indian Shows of 2026 on OTT
1. Pritam and Pedro (JioHotstar)
An old-school cop and a young hacker are forced into an unlikely partnership after a digital kidnapping involving a chief minister’s son creates panic. Their different working styles lead to confusion, but the case slowly pulls them toward a dangerous cybercriminal. This cybercrime comedy-thriller keeps things fast with mystery, humour, technology, and chaos.
2. Gullak Season 5 (SonyLIV)
The Mishra family returns with more middle-class moments that feel funny, simple, and deeply familiar. Annu faces ambition and self-doubt, Aman steps into college life with new secrets, Shanti finds unexpected digital fame, and Santosh tries to upgrade the home. Season 5 keeps the show’s warmth alive while showing how everyday family life keeps changing.
3. Raakh (Prime Video)
A rookie police officer is pulled into a disturbing case inspired by one of India’s most shocking kidnapping incidents. While chasing two dangerous criminals, he is forced to face violence, fear, and the darkest side of human nature. This investigative thriller keeps the suspense tight with crime, danger, and a tough fight for justice.
4. Glory (Netflix)
After the mysterious death of a celebrated boxer, two brothers return to Haryana and begin searching for the truth. Their journey through the boxing world exposes painful family secrets, rivalries, betrayal, and criminal links. This emotional sports thriller blends suspense, revenge, family drama, and dark ambition.
5. Kaattaan (JioHotstar)
A tense rural case focuses on a man whom some people see as a protector and others fear as a threat. As different versions of the truth come forward, the mystery becomes more confusing and dangerous. This thriller builds suspense through fear, conflict, hidden motives, and clashing stories.
6. Matka King (Prime Video)
A man rises from poverty to build a powerful gambling empire in a dangerous underworld. But as his influence grows, enemies, betrayal, and personal cracks begin surrounding him from every side. This crime drama explores ambition, greed, power, and the heavy cost of survival.
7. Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web (Netflix)
A customs officer takes on risky operations to break powerful smuggling networks working across borders. As the missions become more dangerous, trust inside the system starts falling apart and survival becomes uncertain. This fast-paced thriller keeps the action, suspense, and pressure high.
8. Kohrra Season 2 (Netflix)
A brutal murder pulls two officers into a case filled with grief, secrets, and complicated personal emotions. As the investigation moves forward, their own struggles begin changing how they read every clue and suspect. Season 2 keeps the story dark, emotional, and gripping with its slow-burn mystery.
9. Daldal (Prime Video)
A determined officer enters a dark investigation while also fighting her own emotional battles and work pressure. As the hunt for a brutal killer grows more dangerous, every new clue pulls her deeper into disturbing truths. This gritty thriller keeps the tension strong with crime, mystery, and personal conflict.
10. Chiraiya (JioHotstar)
This emotional drama follows ordinary people trying to stay hopeful while facing difficult situations. Through personal struggles and quiet moments, the story shows how human connections can become a source of strength. The series stands out for its warmth, simplicity, and heartfelt storytelling.
11. Sapne Vs Everyone Season 2 (Prime Video)
Prashant and Jimmy continue fighting Mumbai’s harsh realities while chasing success and stability. Failed dreams, political pressure, risky choices, real estate problems, and the film industry push them into deeper emotional stress. Season 2 explores ambition, failure, survival, and the painful price of dreams.
12. Maamla Legal Hai Season 2 (Netflix)
The chaos inside a quirky courtroom continues as lawyers handle unusual cases with wit and humour. As personal lives and legal battles collide, new challenges test their patience, skills, and moral choices. This season mixes comedy with sharp observations on the legal system.
13. The Pyramid Scheme (Prime Video)
Goldy, a shop owner from Haridwar, and Manoj, a middle-class man searching for respect, get pulled into a huge pyramid marketing business. Guided by their charming mentor Tarun Bajaj, they begin dreaming of quick success and a better life. But when the system starts falling apart, their families, future, and trust are pushed into danger.
14. Gram Chikitsalay Season 2 (Prime Video)
Dr Prabhat returns to Bhathkandi, still determined to revive a Primary Health Centre that has been ignored for years. As villagers slowly begin trusting him, corruption, medicine shortages, local politics, and award pressure make his work harder. This season turns rural healthcare struggles into a warm, funny, and socially sharp comedy.
15. Super Subbu (Netflix)
Subbu, a city boy with almost no practical experience, is sent to a conservative village to teach sex education. His already awkward job becomes tougher as gossip, family pressure, and his strict father create more trouble around him. This Telugu comedy turns an uncomfortable topic into a funny and chaotic village ride.
So, which ones are you